Safety warning after dog owner plunges into icy lake

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is warning people of the dangers of entering open waters after a dog owner risked his life to save his pet.

A Technical Rescue Officer was called to Peel Park, in Bradford, at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon to reports that a man was threatening to go in the water after his terrier dog had fallen through ice on the lake.

On arrival the middle aged man had carried out his intentions and fortunately managed to return himself and his canine back to dry land safely.